Colors: The Finnish Spitz can be varying shades of golden-red ranging from pale honey to deep auburn. The brighter shades are preferred.

Physical Appearance: The Finnish Spitz presents a fox-like picture. The breed has long been used to hunt small game and birds. The pointed muzzle, erect ears, dense coat and curled tail denotes its northern heritage. The Finnish Spitz whole being shows liveliness, which is especially evident in the eyes, ears and tail. Males are decidedly masculine without coarseness. Bitches are decidedly feminine without over-refinement.

Temperament/Personality: The Finnish Spitz is active and friendly, lively and eager, faithful, brave, but cautious. He is a faithful companion.

Care: The Finnish Spitz' double coat should be brushed once or twice a week, more often while shedding. They do not have a doggy odor and should only be bathed when necessary.

Health Concerns/Problems: The Finnish Spitz dog breed is known to have the following problems: Epilepsy, Luxating Patellas, Heart Murmurs, Achalasia, Cleft Palate, and Hip Dysplasia.

Training: The Finnish Spitz requires patience and understanding when training because they tend to be stubborn. They need to be trained not to bark constantly.

Activity: The Finnish Spitz enjoys daily walks, but would rather run free in an open space.

Life Span: The Finnish Spitz lives an average life of 12-14 years.

Litter Size: The Finnish Spitz has an average litter of 3-6 puppies.

Country of Origin: The Finnish Spitz originated in Finland.

Brief History: A native of Finland, the Finnish Spitz has the distinction of being that country's national dog. It is an old, established breed, and has had a written breed standard since 1812.Once used as to hunt bear and elk by the Finns, they were called the Finnish Hunting Dog as well as the Barking Bird Dog. Now the Finnish Spitz is used to hunt grouse and other game birds. Related to the Russian Laika, the breed originated in the eastern area of Finland.